CHECKLIST FOR HIGH MILEAGE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE
High mileage maintenance can prove to be heavy for your pocket. Such expenses can be avoided through a proper maintenance checklist which is recommended to you by us. Often people have a tendency to have their own way of maintenance after the warranty period, which is done without proper knowledge. In the end, you spend the extra money and also buy unnecessary expensive spare parts. Following the below checklist can help you avoid making a trip to the garage often. Treat it well and you will not regret.
- Check the tire pressure
- Check the oil level (high-mileage oil is recommended)
- Check the coolant level
- Clean the backup camera lens
Every 3,000 Miles Maintenance Tasks
- Change the oil and replace the oil filter
- Check the washer fluid level
- Add fuel injector cleaner to fuel
Every Six Months Maintenance
- Check the power steering fluid level
- Wax the car to extend the life of the paint and to prevent rust
Every 5,000 Miles Maintenance
- Adjust the clutch if a manual transmission (some are self-adjusting)
Every 10,000 Miles Maintenance
- Inspect the belts
- Rotate the tires
Maintenance to Perform Every Year for Your High-Mileage Vehicle
- Inspect the brakes
- Inspect the hoses and clamps
- Clean the battery connections
- Check the brake fluid level
- Check the manual transmission fluid
- Check the coolant strength
- Back-flush the radiator from the engine side with a garden hose
- Rinse off the air conditioner condenser
- Buff the plastic headlight assembly, if dull, to maintain good visibility.
Every 30,000 Miles Maintenance
- Replace the spark plugs. Some are designed to last up to 100,000 miles, so check to see what kind you have and when it will be due.
- Replace the distributor cap and rotor (if applicable)
- Inspect the spark plug wires (if applicable)
- Change the transmission fluid
- Replace the oxygen sensors (for vehicles manufactured late 1970’s to early 1990’s)
- Inspect the shocks for leaks and perform bounce test
- Replace the PCV valve
- Clean the throttle body
Every Two Years Maintenance Items
- Flush the coolant system
- Check the battery electrolyte level
Every 40,000 Miles Maintenance
- Replace the fuel filter
Every 60,000 Miles Maintenance
- Replace the air filter
- Change the automatic transmission fluid
- Inspect the brakes
- Inspect the accessory drive belts
- Replace the timing belt
- Have the front end alignment inspected and checked
Every 80,000 Miles Maintenance
- Inspect the U-joints
Every 100,000 Miles Maintenance
- Replace the oxygen sensors (for vehicles manufactured after mid-1990’s)
- Replace the rear axle lubricant
As Needed Maintenance
- Have the alignment adjusted. This can help extend the life of your tires.
